Carl’s Smoked Quail

• 6 whole or boneless quail

Butterfly quail. Mix the rub ingredients together in a medium bowl and rub on and under skin, and let birds sit at room temperature for about one hour.

Lay birds on smoker at 200° to 250°, and smoke for around 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on the heat from your firebox. Or, if you’re using a grill, mound briquettes or charcoal on one side of bottom, place water pan on other side, and place b